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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-07-06
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.


Three new cases OF yellow fever and
49, eo- :. NY
M G. Thomas was stabbed by four
teen year old eoiored hoy in Augusta yes
terdaY and killed.
The Postmaster General established
veaterday $50 new money order offices
and 100 new postsl note offices tbronob'
ont the country.
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AND STILL We GROW.

AND STILL We Grow.
A portion-about twelve acres-of that
splendid Murdock property in North
Asheville was sold Monday by Mr.. A. ].
Lyman, Real Estate Broker, at auction.
Il was divided into lots of nice size, and
we'll laid of. A large crowd Was in
attendance, aud Mr.. Davis of the firm of
Davis and Carter, auctioneers, cried off
the property.
Lots Nos. l, 2, and sold to Jessee R.
Starnes, for $3,155.
Lots Nos. and to Col. H. B. King of
Augusta. for $3.50.
No. 6. J. H. Loughran, 1926; Nos. Z, II,
II, % and 25, H. A. Gudger $2,610; No.
8, John Weaver, $3.50; Nos. II and 10, R.
NJ. Furman, 81, $40; No. IS, Kope Elias,
of Macon, 81, ,070.
The sale aggregated $1l,S7O, while
satisfactory prices were obtained the lots
sold reasonably enough. Several hand
some buildings are 10 be erected at once.
Mr.. Lyman has managed this property
remarkably well. He has some more of
as fine lots, of the same property. which
he will sell privately.
And thus Asheville still grows!
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Bill Arp Goes a Fishing.

1 am going fishing tomorrow and
stay all day. will rig up a big
wagon and take the children along
and big basket of lulch and we
will fish and frolic and gather flow-
ers and eat and talk and laugh and
get dirty all dav long. The signs
are all right, for the dogwood is in
bloom and the wind is in the South
and it is the dark of the moon and /
think 1 see myself jerking the big
Dream from under the log, Carl
knows every hole in the creek and
he can catch more fish than 1 can
and don't try half as hard. Jessie
wants to pick flowers, and I've
promised her she may wade in the
branch, but her mother don't know
it. Jessie comes to me and Carl
goes to his mother for favors. What
a pity grown folks can't he children
once or twice in while and wade
in the branch too. The next time
Judge Bleckly goes to Screamer
mountain to be a boy again and go
barefooted and make hickory whis-
ties and chestnut fifeS and catch
spring Lizards and crawfish and
climb. trees for birds eggs, and make
black ants fight, and run ground
squirrels to their holes and dig am
gelica and kill snakes and rock
hornets nests and fight yaller jack
cts, Pm going with him. Pm tired
playing 1san all the year long with
out recess. tits sort of hypocriti-
cal life. 1 envy the children. The
scriptures say "unless you be as one
of these little ones We shall not get
to heaven" So it's time to begin
and therefore I'm going a fishing.
That's agood Scriptural occupation
anyhow, for one of the disciples
said, 81 go fishing," and the other
replied, II go with thee also." They
were just human like the rest of us.
1 wonder if they had any hooks and
like poles we have Going a fish
ing and coming from a fishing are
two very different things. They
are no kin. We fix up our hooks
and lines and split bullets and rob
every empty bottle and jug of its
cork, and dig the back yard all to
pieces for bait, and make great pre-
parations, and imagine the fish are
just waiting for us. and we can see
the pole bending with big one
darting around, and that's pretty
much all of it-imagination. But
it is the most hopeful thing in the
world. We swear off, but in a week
or so we want to try it again. We
most always hang one or two, and
sometimes get big one on the edge
of the bank and he gets away. Right
here the dictionary is at fault, foI
there is no word in it that fits the
case-that expresses the mex xPressi-
bic goneuess of the occasion. II
makes feller feel sick at :he stom.
ZACH.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS CONTINUED
ON FOURTH PAGE.
IFor the AsheVille CITIZEN.
WAYNESVILLE.
IMPROVEMENTS = MANUFACTURE
IST ADVANTAGES

WAYNEsvILTE, N. c., July5.
The town commissioners have had the
streets surveyed by a competent civil
engineer, and the work of grading is be-
ing pushed forward. Contracts have
been let for one mile of side walk pave
ment to be laid with hard brick, with
stone curbing, and one mile of plank side
walk. There is sufficient money in the
town treasury to pay for these contracts,
also to complete the side walks on every
street in town. By October WaynesvilIe
will be able to boast of the best side
walks of any town in the State.
understand arrangements are being
made to have the streets well lighted.
A bank has been chartered and In =
short time will be open for business.
The woolen factory of Killian and eom-
pany is doing good work and each days
operations adds new proof to the fact
that manufacturing will pay in Waynes-
vile.
The means is provided and company
will soon be Organized for the manufae-
ture of furniture. Il Is not dees I'D psS.-
per to state more now than that It viii
be mangaged by good business plen with.
ample capital for successful operation.
The G. D. S. Allen company is charter
ed, and are finding ready market for fts
proprietary medicines.
The Methodist, BaptiSt. Presbyterian
and Episcopal congregaA ls each have
good houses of worshipf full Sunday
Schools and regular servic6t
Waynesville High School enrolled one
hundred and thirteen students last ses-
sion with an average attendance Of
ninety. and new improvements will be
made and ample accommodations proVidk
ed by next session to meet the demands
Of this rapidly growing school.
The Haywood White Sulphur Springs
under the present management is giving
satisfaction, and more guests have regis
tered than at anv previous time this early
in the season.
Visitors to WaynesVille will find ample
and good accommodations either at the
Springs or in town with good livery ac-
commodations.
Capital and working men are invited
to Waynesville, the one will find good
profit on his investment, the other
liberal reward for his labor. Real estate
is reasonable, rents low, and business
good. Mechanics and brick masons are
In demand at remunerative prices.
The engineer corps is IN The field locat.
Ing rail road from Knoxville through
Haywood. by Waynesville, and through
Transatlantic to South Carolina.
WaynesYille, altitude, climate, and
scenery, with its present railroad facil-
tiles, and those offered by its contempla-
ted roads, has advantages to command
the favorable consideration of ofcapitalists,
and inspire its citizens with full confid-
ence of its future.
Pluck and energy will make Waynes-
vile what it was destined by nature to
be, the gem of the mountains. S.
July 4th, 1887.
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ANOTHER PULLMAN CAR LINE
OPENED To AsHEyILLE

ANOTHER PULLMAN CAR LINE
OPENED To AsHEvILLE.
Commencing Monday July 4th
the Richmond and Danville system
put on line of Pullman sleeping
cars between Atlanta, Ga, and
Asheville, N. c. Passengers by
this line leave Atlanta at Z p. NJ. and
arrive in Ashsville via Spartanburg
and Ethe A. & s. Road at 7 q. m.
Returning these cars leave Ashe-
vile, at $40 p. M, and arrive in
Atlanta at 1:20 p. m. This will en-
able passengers from Atlanta, the
South and Southwest of Atlanta to
come to our section with more ease,
comfort and dispatch than ever be-
fore. Passengers leaving New Orr
leans, Mobile and Montgomery,
will have only one change to Ashe.
vile and that made in the Union
depot at Atlanta. Passengers arriv-
ing by this train make close cOnnec-
ton at Asheville for Haywood
White Sulphur Springs, Waynes-
vile, and all points on the Murphy
Division.
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.Smsvuu.LE SOCIETIES.

a.. A. s.. Kite RdsonS.-J. Wakefield Cort.
and, sd deg Deputy OF the Inspector General
or North Car lima.
-, % .a.tatGcry, No. 5.-J. A. Porter Eminent
commander; Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meets first
=, .,r,ItIcs.I:ty night in each month.
4 1rridt Chapter, r. 4. Nh. c. Fagg High
.ris.st: :. Hammershlag, Secretary; Meets
~ ,,,uad Wednesday night in each month.
fi~rmIm L a'"C No. 1lS, A. F. 6 A. NJ
a Bl ir Worshipfnl Master; - Blanton
E, lazy Meets the first Friday night In each
',ih
%, 'hauaoa Lo'tge, e. Of H., No. GAG. = &.
sVI DICTATOR +: Jordan Stone, Secretary.
tae first and third Monday nights in each
~, ,fr.ad Council, No. 7Ol, r. As. Lii
Al ~, Regent; Jordan Stone, Secretary. Meets
: . .e LHll of the Knights of Honor on the second
u iOutth Monday nights in each month.
AshepiHe Lodge A. f. & A. n, y. D.-J Wake
,el Cortland, w. NJ; J. A. Conant, Sec. MRets
iE Masonic Hall third Thursday niaht in each
month at O'Clock, and LIST and 4th ThursoAY
nj ght for instruction. Sec
The Asheoile Public Library. ovSr Mr. Kep-
Ier's Store, opposite Eagle Hotel and next
Joor to Tie Bank of Ashevile. is open to Wis
tors from 10 a. m. to pm. and rom 4:SO to
$50 2. m.
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for the 2sheEiIle CITIZEN
THE FRENCH BROAD FARMERS s.
CLUB.
GRAND MEETING TO BE HELD ON
AUGUST SIXTH.
THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRI-
CULTURE TO ATTEND.
WRAvERv1LLE, n. G., July I'd.

WEAvERvILLE, n. G., July I'd.
Editors Of the Citizen -
At 6 meeting of the Frenca Broad
Farmers Club held June a6th, 1887, the
following proceedings were had:
The Commissioner of Agriculture hav-
ing agreed to meet with ust to organize a
Farmers Institute, it was
Resolued, That the first Saturday in
August (6th) be the day and that we
take our dinners and families and invite
every body else to eomer-the CITIZEN
staff included.
The following resolutios was passed.
viz:
That We heartily concur il and endorse
the course of Capt Matt Atkinson in
offering premiums for the 6Serent pro-
ducts and that we will do al in. our
power to make the display Is attractive
as possible.
All Farmers Clubs are 3se$ted to be
with us on the 9th.
C. p. WEAVER, Secretary. =
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The FOURTH AT BATTERY PARK.

The fourth was very pleasantly
celebrated at the Battery Park Ho-
tel. One of Mr.. Soutwick's elegant
dinners was patriotically enjoyed; !;
then at night fireworks and q ball
were INDUCED in, and all enjoyed
Among the guests participating In
the enjoyment of the evening were
Col. and Mrs. Frank Coke, DR.. and
Mrs. Battle, Mr.. and Mrs. Julian
Lyman, Mr.. and Miss Deniston,
Misses Ella and Bessie Langdon,
Mr.. and Mrs, Shipman, Mrs Rid
dick, Miss Daisy Coke, Mrs. Chafee,
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Miss Johnston,
Miss Escasura, Mr.. and Mrs. Cham
bers, Miss Patterson, Mr.. and Mrs
Jerome Grove, Miss Marie Grove,
Mrs. and Miss MeSsier, Mrs. Turk,
and Messrs. Goodrich, Sims, Perry,
Schauberk. Coke and Wright.
The guests of the Battery Park
are never at a loss for pleasures,
and all, old and young enter readi.
ly into all efforts in that direction
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~The CITIZEN. with latest Associa-
ted Press Dispatches will be found
regularly at all hotels and newsstands
in the city. When the supply may be
exhausted at those places, call at the
Office.
Senator Elias left for home this morn
ing.
Mayor Smatbers of WaynesvilIe is at
the Grand Central
Bro. Herr.n of the Waynesville NeaFs
was in the city yesterday.
Col. Cameron, of the CITIZEN, is with
the good people of Madison this week.
The handsome iron columns for the
front of Chedister's new stores have
arrived.
Mr.. ]. E. Rankin, chairman Board OF
County Commissioners, makes an i'm
portant announcement to the tax PAYERS
of this township. See notice
Col. w. M. Cooke. ST.. of Win
chester, Ky, and his neice Miss
Fannie B. Greggsby, of Lebanon,
Tenn, are visiting relatives i'll this
city.
Hon. A. H. A. Williams and family, OF
Oxford, N. c., reached the city yester-
day- and stopped at the Swannanoa.
They leaye for WaynesVille White
Sulphur Springs this morning.
Campbell Wallace, chairman of the
Railroad Commission of South Carolina
and family, with twelve others arrived
at the Waynesville White Sulpher
Springs yesterday for the summer.
Prof Jno. L. Ports, and the Davis
School band. reached the city yesterday,
and left this morning for Waynesville
Sulphur Springs. Some good music will
be furnished the guests this summer.
Mrs. Carrie Freck, and her niece, Miss
Jennie NJ. Ritz from Oxford Miss, who
has been visiting here for the past two
weeks, left this city Wednesday morn
ing for Greensville, N. c.. where they
expect to visit relatives and friends.
The Asheville State Normal Schoo
will open, promptly, at 10 a. m. Tuesday
next. All the teachers should be pres
friends of education to attend. This is q
good work and should be well patronized.
Mr.. Lenoir ChamOers, formerly of
Burke. but now of Texas. tor some
years connected with the Charlotte
Observer, is, with his BRIDE, formerly
Miss Grace Dewey, daughter of the
late Thos. W. Dewey, of Charlotte,
at the Battery Park Hotel.
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NorIcE TO WATER coNsUMrRs.

DR.. Millard, Superintendent of Wate
Works, was compelled to cut off the wa.
ter supply yesterday, owing to the small
supply in the old reservoir. It will
be turned en- to-day, bat alls parties are
requested to use it as sparingfy as posi-
BILE. He will examine the new water
works to-day, to ascertain how soon that
supply will be available DR.. Millard
reserves the right TO cut it off entirely
if the amount used, while the supply IS
30 limited is not used prudently. 1t is
hoped that all will observe theee sugges-
tions.
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SKY-ROCKETS GET IN THEIR
WoRK-AN ENTIRE PENN
+SYLVANIA OIL TOWN
DESTROYED.
AMERICANS CELEBRATE THE
FOURTH IN SCOTLAND, AND
ENDORSE GLADSTONE AND i.
HIS IRISH POLICY.
ONE MAN CAUGHT IN A BuRNIEG TANK,
sSp cREMATED-oHERs, IF Is
]. FEARED, SUFFERED A SINH
LAR FATE.
Loyalty Abroad.

by telegraph to the AshevilIe CItIzea.I
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, July g.
Americans in this city celebrated
the fourth of July by meeting and
luncheon in Golden hotel, DIR: Frisk
presided. He said all Americans
were in sympathy with Gladstone
and his Irish policy. Mr.. Richman
also made an address.
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Another Cashier.

Mr.. r. NJ. Farror OF the Merchants
Banks, Atlanta. says tt have money is to
save il. In the use of DR.. Biggers' Huck-
leberry Cordial for all bowel troubles, he
saves doctors bills and prevents a panic
of suffering.
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IFor the Ashsvills CITIZEN.
TRhN6YLVANIA.
RoPs-coRuNpuM-aoLp..

cRoPs-coRUNDUM-a
HoGBAcK, July I'd.
Crops are very good in this locality,
rye and oats extra. We had three very
severe hail storms in June which did
some damage to rye and oats.
1t seems our mica mines are on the de-
cline now, while corunduIn and gold is
the main go. There are several fine CO.
rundum mines being opened up now. I
send you a specime0.
Yours,
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DO MEN GAriIER FIGS OF THIsrLEs.'

"Do MEN GATHER FIGS OF THIsrLEs.'
No more can they be expected to re-
ceive good returns in agriculture when
old and poor seeds have been sown. To
do the one would be quite as difficult as
the other. Landreth's new crop Turnip
Seeds have just been received at Pelham's
Pharmacy, and they are going off rapidly
to be sure. No old. .turnip seeds in oul
stock, kept over from lastseason, but pure
and reliable Turnip Seeds just received
Selling very low.
PELHAM's PHARAAIACY,
dam 4S South Main st.
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CRookrRY. GLAsswARr, CHINA.

Headquarters for goods in this line. at
No. .12 Patton Avenue. Messrs w. e
Keller & Co. carry standard goods in
crockery that never crack, color, OF
change in the least, by the use of hot
water. Call at No. 12 Patton Avenue.
diff
LADIEs' LEAPING-HoRN SIDE SADDLES.
A fine lot just arrived at
JOINS & P0RTEER's,
If I9 North Main st.
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DEATH OF CREED F. YOU'VE, ESQ.

Many q Western Carolinian will
hear with sorrow Of the death
of the above gentleman, which
occurred at his home in Burns-
vile, YanceY comfy. Sunday
night. Mr.. Young was q prom
inent citizen of his county, and de-
servediy popular. his genial, kindly
nature making all his friends. He
twice represented his district in the
State Senate. He was q brother-in-
law OF Judge John S. McElroy of
Madison. Mr.. Y. was about 80
years of age.
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weather Indications.

For North Carolina-Rain in southern
portion, fair weather in northern por-
ton, stationary temperature winds gen.
orally easterlY.
For Tennessee-Rain in southern por-
ton, fair weather in northern portion,
winds generally southwesterlY, station
ary temperature.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-07-06
cure FOR RieII I1enhnnhe-

For proof that DR.. Gunn's Liver Pills
cure Sick Headache, ask your druggist
for free trial package. Only one for a
dose. Regular size boxes, 25 cents. Sold
by II. H. Lyons d&W1W
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In no other medicinal preparation have
the results of the most intelligent study
and scientific inquiry been so steadily
and progressively utilized as in Ayers
Sarsaparilla. 1t leads fhe list as truly
scientific preparation for all blood dis
eases. to
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Az LAw,s-NEw Goops

AT LAw's-NEw GOODS.
Just home from New York and a fair
sample of all the Spring importations,
and American made novelties and fine
goods, are being opened as fast as pos
sible. We hope our friends will come
and take away these goods real quickly.
We will sell them very cheaply as we
have not room to show all the goods
now. All are welcome to our store
whether to buy or look. Call often al
Laws, s. Main st.
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DIED,

On the 9th of June, at Gipsey,
Henderson county, Mrs. Malinda,
wife of w. r. Earwood. She leaves
a husband and two children to
mourn her loss.
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HAYwooD WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

HAYwooD WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
w. M. Lanier. Soliciting Agent for the
above named resort, would be pleased
to correspond or talk in person with
parties desiring any infornatian regard
ing this famous place. Mr.. Lal.Ier can
be found at the Grand Central Hotel at
all times afler train hours. Consult him
before locating elsewhere.
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OLD EXCHANGES
For sale at this Office, 30 cents
per hundred, as they come
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Four Office rooms for rent Inquire at
so s. Main st. If
Kentucky Spring Seat -McCleilau-
Somerset, and fine English Ehafter,
Saddles, ct JONES & PoRTEKR's,
If 10 N. Main ct.
Soda and mineral waters now on
draught at Moore & Robards. If
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You can buy a saddle, bride and a
pair of spurs for $500, at

JONES G fORTNER 5,
If 10 North Main st.
The celebrated Farmer Girl Cook Stove,
Stonewall Range, Iron-clad Range, and
the Monitor wrought iron Range at w. G.
Keller s. Co.'s, ~ Patton Avenue. If
Hampton and Featherston's read
ing room has been tastefully arranged for
the convenience of guests. and late papers
from every section of the country are to
be found daily on the tables. dtf
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.Nie15 FIRE Insurance .agency.

represent some of the best Fire In
suranee Companies in the country and
a m prepared to write on all approved
risks, in the city or country, on the low
est terms Call and see me before plac-
ing your Insurance. At the CITIZEN
office.
iun1Sdtf. JNo. A. WILLIAMS.
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ARRIVAL ana Departure Of Passenger

ARRIVAL ana Departure Of Passenger
Trains.
sA11sBURY-ArrEves 5:SS p. m leaves for Nor
ristown at 5aSp.m.
TENNEssKE-ArFfFeR at p. M, and leaves at
I:fap m. Arrives " 9:S9 p. m, and leaves ior
Spartanburg 1t 9.49 p, m. .r-z
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at 2 o. ma; leaves ior
M0reiEtoWn at 7lO a. m Freight accommodation
leaves Asheville at 7:S0 q. m. and arrives at S4O
a. m.
WAYNEsyILLE-Leayes Asheville at 1895 nn-,
and arrives at $50 p. m.
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DAILY EDITION.
THE DAILY CITIZEN

Send your Job Work of all kinds to tie
Citizen Office, if you SOant IL done neatly,
cheGpEv and SUitk dispatch.
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10 to Weldon's for the largest anc
best "Brick Loaf in the city. tt
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Measures taken for A, Raymond & Co.,
New York Tailors, and fit guaranteed.
Samples now ready for inspection.
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AT HOME AGAIN.

AT HOME AGAIN.
Hon. R. B. Vance returned home Mon
day in splendid health, and the same
old friend of everybody as of yore. He
was heartily welcomed by his many
friends.
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Sick and bilious headache, and al
arrangements of stomach and bowels
cured by DIR. Pierce's "Pellets"-or anti
bilious granules. % cents a vial. Nc
cheap boxes to allow waste of virtues
By druggists d&w1w
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Every body who has a horse should
celebrate the 4th by purchasing saddle
or bride at JONES & PoRTNER's.
tt 19 North Main St.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-07-06

Shirts and Drawers, Scarfs, Gloves,
Collars and Cuffs, HandkerchieG, Um-
brellas, Bags, &c,
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HENDERsoNvILLE ITEMS.

From the Times we learn<
Mr.. II. G. Ewart has puschased from
Capt. w. NJ. Cooke, Jr., the Globe Hotel
building lots, ard erect some handsome
residences thereon. Mr.. Strauss has
opened the hotel for the summer.
A correspondent of the CITIZEN says
there is no coal in the Green river noun
tains. We are satis6 ID thaaSthere is not
only coal there, but that the rock forma
tions, ETC., justify the BELIEF Other EVIL
dences have also conspired 20 strengthen
this belief, but, in the absefce of more
thorough investigation by those interest
ed, We will be contented to say no more
till after further developments.
Mr.. Phillip Phillips who lived in Clear
Creek township, about siS miles from
Hendersonville, committed suicide ves-
terday morning by shooting himself in
the stomach. He carried his gun and
chair out into tie yard sat in the chair,
placed the muzzle OF the gan against his
stomach, touched the trigger with his
walking cane, and Immediately expired.
He was about eighty year. ,nld. We have
not heard what caused bim to commit
the act, but understand he was a good
man, highly respected by his neighbors.
The following committees have been
appointed for the meeting of the Press
Association:
On arrdngements-Mr W. y. Smith,
chairman; Mayor J. P. R;ckman, Capt
w. G. B. Morris, Mr.. a. j. Posev, and
Rev. G. S. Jones.
On hospitatities-Capt NJ G. Toms,
chairman; DIR. G. Few, Capt. AsAs Banks,
Mr.. P. E. Braswell, and Capt.B. G. Gadeni
(The press will fall into easant hands.
surely.-EDs. CITIZEN J
TIE commissioners appy4icsed to sssess
the property of the Asheyille and Spar
tanburg Road for taxation adopted the
following:
On motion the rolling stock of the
Asheville and Spartanburg Railroad is
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